Magomed Ankalaev earned the biggest win of his UFC career, beating Alex Pereira to claim the UFC light heavyweight title in the main event during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Pereira was in control for the first round, but he appeared to fade as the fight went on, all while Ankalaev was picking up steam en route to a unanimous decision win. Ankalaev has won 14 consecutive fights.

Pereira entered the bout as ESPN's No. 2-ranked pound-for-pound fighter. This was his first loss in the UFC's 205-pound division.

In the co-main event, Justin Gaethje beat Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision in a rematch of their closely contested March 2023 fight. Gaethje won the first fight by majority decision. Fiziev, who returned from injury, took this fight on short notice after Gaethje's original opponent, Dan Hooker, withdrew due to a hand injury.

Andreas Hale, Brett Okamoto and Dre Waters break down all the action from UFC 313.

Free agent P.J. Tucker has agreed to sign with the New York Knicks on a 10-day contract, sources told ESPN on Saturday night.

Tucker, a 2021 NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks, gives the Knicks an enforcer and frontcourt depth.

Tucker, 39, last played in May 2024 for the LA Clippers in their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. The 14-year NBA veteran stepped away from the team in October with the two sides in agreement to find him a different situation.

The Clippers eventually moved Tucker in a deal with the Utah Jazz last month. The Jazz then traded him to the Toronto Raptors, where he was waived ahead of the March 1 deadline for released players to be playoff-eligible.

Tucker held discussions with multiple teams since being waived before agreeing to a deal with the Knicks.

According to Second Spectrum, Tucker has made 704 corner 3-pointers over the past 12 seasons, the most in the NBA during that span. A proven playoff performer on both ends of the floor, Tucker has played 104 postseason games in his career.

The Knicks rank in the top 10 in corner 3-pointers and are last in bench scoring, per ESPN Research, making a depth signing in Tucker beneficial for both sides. Tucker is expected to be an option for Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau across all frontcourt positions while providing support for Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa at center.

Tucker has averaged 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals over his career and has shot 36.6% from 3-point range.

TORONTO -- Jamal Shead flipped the ball high off the glass at the buzzer and ended up at the bottom of a celebratory scrum with his Toronto Raptors teammates.

What a game winner -- until it wasn't.

Shead appeared to hit a winning layup at the buzzer against the Washington Wizards, but he and the Raptors -- along with their fans -- ended up deflated when a video review showed he got the shot off 0.1 seconds too late.

"Those are tough moments," Shead said after the Raptors' 118-117 loss on Saturday night. "You make it, it's a great moment. Sometimes you don't get the shot off in time and move on."

The final sequence started after the officials missed Shead stepping on the sideline trying to inbound the ball with 2.3 seconds left -- Washington's Khris Middleton tried to point it out -- before calling timeout. The Raptors set up a new play and A.J. Lawson inbounded the ball to Shead, who immediately drove the ball down the right side of the lane.

Shead managed to arc the ball high off the glass and in over two Wizards, sending the fans out of their seats and the Raptors in a pile on top of Shead.

The Wizards started dejectedly walking off the court as the Raptors celebrated, but the officials determined Shead just missed getting the shot off in time, rapidly shifting the emotions on both sides of the court.

"Tonight, luck was on their side," Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Stephen Curry became the 26th player in NBA history to score 25,000 career points, reaching the milestone during the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors' 115-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!" Curry yelled while running through the hallway to the locker room after a quick return to the court postgame.

And that was a tribute to teammate Draymond Green, who loves to yell "boom" after making a 3-pointer. Green, who hit the go-ahead 3 with 35 seconds left, secured the game ball for Curry.

"He's going to keep it for me. I heard he has a little bit of KD's memorabilia," Curry said about former teammate Kevin Durant.

Curry, who turns 37 next Friday, surpassed 25,000 with a 3-pointer at 8:32 of the third quarter, then received a warm ovation when he was recognized during a timeout with 5:42 to go.

He finished with 32 points -- pushing his total to 25,017 -- on 8-for-22 shooting and converted all 12 of his free throws as the Warriors moved to 11-1 with Jimmy Butler in the lineup this season.

Curry, who hit the mark in his 1,011th game, said he wasn't keeping track of his totals.

"It was a surprise, actually. I knew I was coming up on it but I didn't think about it until I heard it in game," he said. "There's a list, [broadcaster] Tim Roye told me after the game only 10 guys I think or now 10 guys that have done it with one franchise, so that's pretty special. And the names that are on that list are synonymous with basketball history, so that's pretty cool."

His next remarkable task is becoming the first NBA player to make 4,000 3-pointers. Curry made four Saturday and needs seven more.

"It's crazy, crazy," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. "It feels like 25,000 3s, actually. It's dynamite. Just night after night, and tonight was obviously not a great shooting night for him. But I loved that he played through fatigue and a physical defense and got to the line 12 times. He was brilliant on a night when his shot really wasn't there, he was still brilliant. That's the mark of a great player."

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

BOSTON -- Saturday night marked the 1,314th game in the long and illustrious career of Boston Celtics center Al Horford. Now in his 18th NBA season, Horford long ago got past the point where a run-of-the-mill game in the middle of the season will change his demeanor much -- if at all.

But Saturday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers felt anything like a typical regular-season game in March. And Horford -- along with Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and the rest of his teammates -- didn't treat it like one.

Horford played 37 minutes -- his second-highest total of the season -- and put up 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, all while being relentlessly targeted by the Lakers throughout what became a 111-101 Celtics victory.

The performance afforded his teammates the latest opportunity to lavish praise on their elder statesman, who is 38.

"He's one of one," Jayson Tatum said. "I'm the biggest Al Horford fan there is. I love that guy."

"At one point," Mazzulla said, "I wasn't coaching. I was just watching him. I was like, 'Man, this guy's a future Hall of Famer, and I get to watch this for free.' You have to be able to have that perspective."

Added Jaylen Brown: "Al is just old reliable. He's just the ultimate connector for us on both ends."

On a night when Mazzulla made it clear he wasn't messing around -- Tatum played more than 45 minutes and Brown played north of 41 -- it was Horford's 11 first-quarter minutes that were the clearest indication that the Celtics were determined to come out of this showdown against the LeBron James-Luka Doncic Lakers with a win.

He sprinted down the court on the break for a slam dunk in the first quarter, nearly (and accidentally) taking out Doncic in the process. And, according to Brown, the big man jokingly called for an alley-oop on another possession.

But it was Horford's tone-setting defense that really shined.

"You kind of have to prove yourself out there," Horford said, "and I don't mind doing that."

He certainly did.

James, Doncic and Austin Reaves -- the top three perimeter scorers for the Lakers, and among the best in the league -- isolated Horford 23 times on Saturday, per Second Spectrum tracking data. That's the second-most isolations against any player in a single game since player tracking began in the 2013-14 season.

The result? Horford allowed 0.39 points per direct play, per Second Spectrum, the second-best efficiency by any player to defend at least 15 isolations in a game in the past 12 seasons.

Overall, the Lakers shot 7-for-23 against Horford, with Doncic and James combining to go 3-for-14.

"For me, it's just trying to find a way to have an impact," Horford said. "These types of games always come down to those little details and defending and rebounding, and that's right up my alley. That's what I [like] to do. I was excited to be in this position, and that's my mindset in these games. It's always been, like, playing winning basketball. That's what I want to do."

Horford has been at the heart of a lot of winning in his two stints with the Celtics. The Celtics benefit from his ability as a center who can both spread the floor and be effective offensively, while also moving his feet on the perimeter and being able to adeptly protect the rim, is the kind of weapon few teams possess. And, especially with Jaxson Hayes sitting out with an injury for the Lakers, he gave Los Angeles fits at both ends of the court.

Another veteran, Jrue Holiday, returned after missing 10 days with an injury to the pinkie finger on his right (shooting) hand. Holiday played with a small brace on it and said he would be able to continue doing so moving forward. He finished with 7 points, 5 rebounds and an assist in 34 minutes.

That he returned Saturday was another sign of the way Boston approached this game -- as was Mazzulla playing Tatum, Brown and Horford so many minutes.

"I feel like there's moments that you give those guys chances to be able to be a part of that," Mazzulla said. "Everybody on this roster is playing for a legacy, and you do it together, and I felt like that was a great moment for them to be able to compete at a high level for as long as they wanted to.

"It's my way of saying that you better win. And I like watching them play."

Boston has now won 14 of its past 17 games. During that stretch, Boston -- which at 46-18 has the league's third-best record, behind the Cavaliers and Thunder -- has hosted Cleveland, the Denver Nuggets, the New York Knicks and the Lakers. The Celtics have led each of them by at least 20 points in those games.

On Wednesday, Oklahoma City will be at TD Garden for another potential NBA Finals preview. And unsurprisingly, that'll be another game Horford has circled on his calendar.

"I think it's good," Horford said of this stretch of games against elite competition. "It's good for us and it's good to play at this level of ball. [The Lakers] have been playing really well, won eight straight I think it was. So yeah, I think these types of games are good for us.

"I would just say I know what we have. I know when it's time to go, we'll be ready to go. And now we're just trying to get better as the season goes on."

BOSTON -- The Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game win streak came to an end Saturday against the Boston Celtics by a score of 111-101. But L.A. might have lost more than just the game.

Lakers star LeBron James exited with 6:44 remaining in the fourth quarter with what the team is calling a left groin strain and did not return.

James downplayed the injury, saying there was "not much concern" and vowing to "go day to day" in treating it.

Until he undergoes medical imaging, it is too early to project an accurate timetable for how long James could be out, sources told ESPN. However, one source said the initial thought is that the injury will sideline James for a matter of weeks, not a matter of days.

"I think we just have to continue to play hard and play defense," Lakers coach JJ Redick said after the loss.

James had just scored with 7:05 remaining to pull the Lakers within seven points, down 92-85, after they trailed by as many as 22 points. James said the injury occurred when he pivoted around the Celtics' Jaylen Brown to score in the lane.

"Maybe extended it a little bit too much," James said.

The 22-year veteran said his mind immediately went to Christmas Day 2018, when he suffered a torn groin that caused him to miss the next 17 games, stifling L.A.'s momentum in his first season with the franchise.

"I've been there before, and I know what type of injury you're dealing with," James said.

When asked to compare Saturday's injury to that one, James replied: "No, it's not as bad as that. It's not as bad as that."

He then turned around and rapped his knuckles on the wooden locker behind him to not jinx himself with his prognosis.

When James left the floor to go back to the locker room for evaluation, the Lakers trailed by nine. With Luka Doncic leading the charge, scoring 14 of his 34 points in the fourth, L.A. was able to cut the Celtics lead to just four, before Boston pulled away for good.

"I looked at the score ... I was like, 'Oh s---,'" James said. "Those are moments you live for, especially in a game like this, not being out there. So, I was cheering on the guys while I was back here [in the locker room]."

James finished with 22 points on 11-for-23 shooting (0-for-6 from 3) with 14 rebounds and 9 assists.

"Obviously, to get injured at this time, those [groin] injuries are -- I don't want to say the worst, but they are tough to deal with," Doncic said. "So, just take his time. And we got to have as a team a next-man-up mentality."

Los Angeles is entering a treacherous stretch of its schedule, playing six contests in the next eight days -- including two games apiece against the Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Even with the loss, Los Angeles is 18-4 in its past 22 games, good for No. 3 in the Western Conference standings and just a half game behind No. 2 Denver.

James, 40, who has played in 58 out of the Lakers' 62 games through Saturday, has been a huge part of their success, averaging 25.1 points on 51.8% shooting (39.1% from 3), 8.5 assists and 8.1 rebounds.

However, Los Angeles also has been winning games with its team defense -- ranked No. 1 in efficiency in the league since Jan. 30 -- and with the on-ball contributions of Doncic and Austin Reaves.

"We've had many situations where a player deals with some type of injury or a trade or whatever it is and we've done a really good job of bouncing back," Reaves said. "And I don't expect anything else [now]."

James will continue to travel with the team on its four-game trip, with the Brooklyn Nets up next on Monday.

"We can compete versus anyone in this league," James said. "So, we'll be fine. We got to continue to build our habits. We're not where [the Celtics] are, the defending champion. And they've been playing basketball together for a long time. And they got a great chemistry and know what they want to do. We made an acquisition late in the season, and we're still trying to build. And we want to get full.

"That's the No. 1 objective for us: How we can get full and get all our guys together and see exactly what we look like."

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Pitcher Jacob deGrom and outfielder Wyatt Langford each made their first spring training appearance with the Texas Rangers on Saturday.

DeGrom struck out three while pitching two perfect innings against Kansas City. The right-hander threw 31 pitches, 21 for strikes.

Langford served as the designated hitter against a Royals split squad. He singled in the first and then walked and scored on Kevin Pillar's sacrifice fly in the fourth. He also grounded out in the fifth.

DeGrom, 36, has started only nine games for the Rangers since signing a five-year, $185 million contract in free agency in December 2022. Coming back from Tommy John surgery, the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner had a 1.69 ERA in three September starts last year.

Langford had been slowed by a Grade 1 strain in his left oblique. The 23-year-old hit .253 with 16 homers, 74 RBI and 19 steals last year during his rookie season.

Langford was selected by Texas with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 amateur draft.

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar left their spring training game on Saturday with a jammed left wrist.

Profar got hurt in the fourth inning against Pittsburgh. It looked as if he landed awkwardly on his arm while trying to make a diving catch on Jack Suwinski's sinking liner to left field.

Initial X-rays on Profar were negative, and the Braves said he would undergo further testing.

The 32-year-old Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with Atlanta in January. The switch-hitter is coming off a career year, batting .280 with 24 homers and 85 RBIs for the San Diego Padres last season.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Art Schallock, a left-handed pitcher who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died.

He was 100, having celebrated with a big birthday party when he became a centenarian last spring. His assisted living home announced Saturday that Schallock died Thursday, also providing confirmation from the family.

"He passed away peacefully in his loving care community in Sonoma, California, at the age of 100. He would have been 101 in April," the family said.

"A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Art lived a remarkable life, from serving his country in World War II to achieving his dream of playing Major League Baseball. As a pitcher for the New York Yankees, he was part of a historic era in the sport, contributing to multiple World Series championships. Beyond baseball, Art was known for his kindness, humor, and deep appreciation for the people around him. He lived a life filled with cherished friendships, family, and a passion for the sport that defined much of his journey."

When New York optioned the then-19-year-old Mantle to Triple-A in 1951, Schallock got his shot in the major leagues at age 27. He and Yogi Berra were roommates and Schallock was the one who picked up Berra's daily delivery of "funnies" as they called them.

The Bay Area native went to Tamalpais High in Mill Valley, then College of Marin before becoming the 10,823rd major league player when he debuted July 16, 1951. He pitched 2 innings for the Yankees that day at Detroit, then earned his first career win one month later at Washington.

The lefty won three World Series rings from 1951 to 1953, although he pitched in only the '53 Series, retiring Brooklyn's Jackie Robinson during a two-inning outing in Game 4.

"That was quite a thrill, quite a thrill playing with those guys," Schallock told The Associated Press last year in an interview ahead of his 100th birthday. "I roomed with Yogi Berra when I got up there and he knew all the hitters. We went over all the hitters on each team. Besides that, I had to run down to the lobby and get his funny books. Every morning. Yogi knew all the hitters, how to pitch to them, whether it's low, high or whatever, he knew how to pitch to them. And I had to learn from him."

Serving for the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Ocean during World War II after enlisting in 1942, Schallock narrowly escaped harm when the neighboring aircraft carrier USS Liscome Bay was sunk by a Japanese torpedo in November 1943 and 644 were killed -- accounting for the majority of the casualties in the Battle of Makin.

"I never thought I would get back to the highest level. I wanted to play baseball, yes," he said during the interview last year. "I did it in junior college. In those years, the Bay Area was full of baseball. When I say full of baseball, semi-pros. Every town had a team."

Over a five-year big league career primarily with the Yankees before finishing with Baltimore in 1955, Schallock went 6-7 with a 4.02 ERA over 58 games with 14 starts spanning 170 innings. He struck out 77.

Schallock was born April 25, 1924, in Mill Valley outside San Francisco.

His age didn't set a record: Negro Leagues pitcher Si Simmons of the 1926 New York Lincoln Giants lived to 111, while another ex-Yankees pitcher, Red Hoff, reached 107.

"The community at Cogir of Sonoma Plaza is deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved resident, Arthur 'Art' Schallock, on March 6, 2025," the facility said in a statement. "At the age of 100, Art was a cherished member of our community, bringing warmth, humor, and an inspiring life story to all who had the privilege of knowing him."

TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole had imaging on his right elbow and expects to know more about the situation in the next couple of days.

Cole, 34, was tagged for six runs and five hits in 2 innings during a spring training start against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. He told reporters that he felt good during the outing but got more and more sore after it was over.

"Something wasn't right," he said Saturday.

Cole told reporters, including one for MLB.com, that the imaging had been distributed, and he is waiting for second opinions.

"I've still got some hope," he said.

Cole missed the start of last season because of nerve irritation and edema in his right elbow. The six-time All-Star went 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA in 17 starts then was 1-0 with a 2.17 ERA in five postseason starts.

The right-hander signed a nine-year, $324 million contract before the 2020 season. He won the 2023 American League Cy Young Award after going 15-4 with an AL-best 2.63 ERA in 33 starts.

The Yankees have been hit hard by injuries during spring training. Right-hander Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, is going to miss the start of the season because of a lat strain. Giancarlo Stanton also will begin the season on the injured list because of pain in both of his elbows. Infielder DJ LeMahieu has a left calf strain.

Stanton is going to have a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections. Speaking to reporters in Florida, the slugger described his elbow injuries as severe, but better than it was at the beginning of spring training.